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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.30, 667.97 and 228.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.30, 667.97 and 228.82 is: 343.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.30 : 667.97 = 228.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.30/667.97 = 228.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.30x = 667.97 × 228.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.30x = 152,844.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,844.90/445.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.24

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